Citizenship, literacy, numeracy, ICT, sustainable development and work related learning are incorporated throughout these guides. The free CD-ROM contains all the materials found in the Teacher Resource Guide and some ICT activities which can be downloaded onto the school network system. Imag es from the book are included on the CD-ROMs and can be used to make colour overheads or slides to aid class participation and discussion. The guides provides advice and analysis of the revised 2002 National Curriculum and the new QCA Scheme of Work.

Providing a course for Key Stage 3 and GCSE Geography, this flexible series is designed for pupils of differing abilities and working at different levels. It incorporates a broad range of teaching and learning methods, and each of the pupils' books is accompanied by a teacher's resource guide.

Teachers will save valuable time through the use of suggested activities, assessment notes, mark schemes and teaching ideas. Teachers will benefit from further advice on developing an enquiry-based approach, assisting pupils with Special Educational Needs and incorporating cross-circular themes. Pupils will learn vital IT skills through the use of worksheets demonstrating how electronic media can be used to support their geographical studies.

Best-selling course for Key Stage 3 and GCSE Geography. Written to meet the needs of pupils and teachers. Is accessible and flexible in use, provides coherent materials with built-in progression, is attractive and fun to use, is appropriate for pupils of differing abilities and working at different levels, encourages an enquiry approach to learning, includes a broad range of teaching and learning methods in the activities, addresses the new requirements of the revised National Curriculum and QCA SoW, provides full teacher support.

Written to cover the place requirement of Key Stage 3 Geography. This title contains material on Brazil, Kenya, Italy, Japan and the UK and a separate unit on world development. It includes a unit on China and renewed emphasis on globalisation, interdependence and sustainable development.

Now available as a single textbook, Key Geography for GCSE has been completely revised and updated to meet all the requirements of the 2002 GCSE Geography specifications. The core content from the previous editions has been combined in one textbook. Suitable for all the GCSE specifications from each awarding body, this edition builds on the popular approach of the revised Key Stage 3 Key Geography series. The revised Teacher Resource Guide has been completely rewritten providing generic resources to support the core textbook. An Accompanying CD-ROM contains all the teacher resources in a downloadable format and editable schemes of work, linking the text to each of the GCSE specifications and Standard Grade.

The twenty-first century raises important questions about the kind of education best suited to living in Australian society and its global context. Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE) is a key part of the answer, and this book is an essential resource for those working in this learning area. It reviews the best theory and practice in planning curriculum and teaching in SOSE, and includes key teaching approaches relevant to Australian curricula. There are chapters on major curricular perspectives and conceptual strands, as well as on planning for teaching and assessment of key knowledge, processes, skills and values elements of SOSE. This third edition has been updated to incorporate recent developments in State syllabuses and frameworks, as well as relevant national curriculum projects, and includes new and expanded chapters on teaching thinking and experiential learning. A web site of additional supporting material accompanies the book. The book is designed both as an introduction to teaching for teacher education courses, and for practising teachers who are looking for an introductory guide to the latest theory and practice in the key learning area. It is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the development of Studies of Society and Environment in Australian schools.

A "week one, day one" kind of teacher?s manual with daily geography drills and numerous weekly assignment choices that include: mapping activities, atlas usage, research, notebooking and culture. Daily drills at 3 different levels for versatility and multi-year usage. Students learn to recognize important characteristics and traits of each continent, read and create maps, identify key geographical terms and more. Finish up the year by reading Around the World in 80 Days, by Jules Verne. This course lays a solid foundation of world geography for students 2nd grade and up.

This companion to Community Geography: GIS in Action provides the "how-to" for teachers seeking to use the book in their classrooms. Fifteen middle school and high school companion lesson plans include: Correlation to national geography, science, and technology standards Required materials and estimated time of completion Authentic assessments Answer keys Lesson introductions and conclusions Teacher tips Evaluation rubrics

A much-needed and delightful book. It shows how history can be taught with the meaningful experiences of each child at its centre, making connections between the child, the locality and community, the national and global past and concepts of time. Throughout the authors empower teachers to adopt their philosophy, by showing them how to plan, select resources and strategies and reflect on ideas and case studies. Hilary Cooper, Emeritus professor of history and pedagogy, The University of Cumbria, UK. Bringing History Alive through Local People and Places puts the local environment and community at the heart of history, showing how it can be used as the context for successful history teaching across the primary age range. It considers how to develop children’s concepts and skills through local history, how to link local, national and global aspects of history, and helps you develop your own historical knowledge, understanding and confidence in teaching the subject. Practical topics explored include: Investigating children’s cultural and geographical roots through fieldwork Finding and visiting local museums, archives and heritage sights Choosing and using resources Using significant people, events and buildings to link with national history Environmental education and sustainable development through local history Understanding the links between history and everyday life Planning and assessing history. Based on the latest research and practice in the field, Bringing History Alive through Local People and Places offers an exciting template of creative ideas and activities to show teachers how they can make history relevant to all children.

Teacher's guide to accompany "The Mystery at Jamestown," in which children visiting Jamestown, Virginia, solve a mystery involving an archaeologist accused of stealing priceless skeletal remains. Includes reproducible activity pages and answer key.

Emphasizes on the acquisition of skills, gathering and evaluating evidence and drawing conclusions, and making learning fun for the young geographer. This work meets the requirements of the National Curriculum and the QCA Scheme of Work and is correlated to the Scottish 5-14 Guidelines.